2.6 The Many Effects of Sleep on Health and Health Equity



Sleep is often referred to as the third life, as we literally spend about a third of our lives sleep. And while we may not be conscious, there is a massive amount of physiological activity occurring during sleep. Therefore, the effects of sleep, both quantity and quality, on overall health and well-being are tremendous. Additionally, researchers have linked aspects of sleep to racial/ethnic and socioeconomic health inequities. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Dayna Johnson, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Emory University. Dr. Johnson’s investigates the root causes of sleep health disparities and their impact on cardiovascular disease. Join us as we discuss the many effects of sleep on health and health equity.